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IN VEN TOR uuu-L, [SMIL fum-d5 /1/5 ATTORNEYS F. j. DoLAN BOX Filed Nov. 18, 1922 OCt- 13, 1925- mk /L/ f ,0MM ha liti arrangement by which t V.forming thel body and Patented Oct. ll-3, 1925.

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Application filed November 18, 1822. lSerial No. 6111,890.

lboxes and more particularly to boxes of the cylindrical or tubular type. Boxes of the kind are widely used commercially for thev distribution of merchandise, such as candy,k cosmetics, etc., which is to be 4consumed d1- rectly from the box and for such purposes, it is usual to provide a box which. may be placed on display and which by its attractive appearance, adds to the marketability of its contents. Tubular or cylindrical boxes are, therefore, highly desirable for such use, not only on account of their attractive and convenient form but also yon account of their adaptability to surface decoration. The cost of manufacturing this typeof box islow and the decorative material maybe readily placed in position on the lbox proper.

Tubular boxes of the kind referred to are i commonly constructed of a plurality of telesco'ping rings andheads, the-'latter being held in placeby the rings by suitable means. The rings which form thesercylindrical side walls are usually cut Afrom long tubes formed by Winding paper strips .spirally about a mandrel and it is customary, in order toY give the tube a finished a pearance to construct it of several layers ormed on a center or base-layer, the inner and outer faces of which are covered by finishing layers of a lighter and higher gradematerial.' `Inasmuch as the rings of whichthe boxes are to be constructed are cut from lsuch tubes after the tubes have been Wound, it will be evident that the rings will have' an unnishededge which is likely to become ragged andy torn unless some protective means is employed. The addition of a protective stri Vfor such a purpose adds to the expense of) construction both as to labor and materi`als,.and itis therefore desirable to' rovde vsome other lie edges of the rings i cover may' be protected.

`a v smooth fimshed edge beads of the cover `nation 'and In providing .a box-having a decorated side wall, it is also desirable to provide a construction in which a decorative strip may be placed in position vthereon ina single operation. In ordinary constructions, the box is formed by a body and cover, the side Walls of these parts being placed in registering relation whenthev box is closed, It is clear that a single decorative stri cannot be applied in a single operation to both the y body andthe cover when their edges are inabutment inasmuch as the strip would have to be cut to permit the opening of the box and in this Way the decorativee'ect would lost. It is also unsatisfactory to provide box of the character rately to the sidewalls of the body and the just mentioned with v decorative strips which are applied sepa cover, owing to the diculty of applying this material so that the decorative pattern in the two strips will properlyl register.

It is therefore desirable to devise a box construction in which the above diihculties may be obviated in so far as possible, and the resent invention provides a box having a ody and a cover, the cover being of such size and lshape as to fit Within the end of the body and to be supported in that position with the upper surfaces substantially flush with the upper edge of the side walls of the body. vided a body composed of a pluralit of rings to form the side walls thereof an the outer ring is so constructed as to form a protective edge bead which givesl the body appearance. The` cover whichis constructed 4of a side wall ring, and one or more heads placed therein, is also provided with edge beads and is so constructed that'these beads `will serve to protect and center the cover when it is inserted -in place. Within/the body of the box vI provide an abutment for supporting the cover, which is so placed as to cause the and of the bodyto In this box I have further proliein adjacent flush 'position when the box 1s closed, thus adding tothe nished and attractive appearance. I have also constructed the abutment so that it may be used to support a dia hragm so that the contents of @he box .may lprotected from contamidurin distri utionl this dia of lig t material w 'ch may readily re- 'moved when it -isdesired .to remove the conrevented 'from being- Wilstd...

hragm being tents of the box. Furthermore, the cover of the boxis so constructed that the head lies at a substantial distance from the abutment so that when a diaphragm is provided;

`there is formed a small compartment between the diaphragm and the ead. In the use of the box for the distribution of cosmetic materials, such as face powder, this compartment offers a convenient .place for disposing of the powder puff within the box but out of contact of the contents. When the diaphragm is removed and the contents are to be used, the puif after use may be placed on top of` the powder itself and when the cover is replaced there is no likelihood of the material being spilled or the puff falling out.

The present invention consists of the constructions and of the combinations of parts which are now to be described. For a clear understanding ofthe invention, reference will be made to the drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a box constructed in accordance with this invention; l

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view thereof, and v Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view similar to Fig. 2, certain parts having. a modified construction and other parts being shown in partial side elevation.

With reference now to the drawings in which similar reference characters are used to designate similar parts throughout the several views, the box is formed of a body 1, which is in turn formed with a side wall comprising an inner ring 2 andan outer ring 3, the latter being provided with an external decorative strip 4.

The inner ring 2 is ordinarily constructed of a heavy paper stock so as to give strength and rigidity to the side wall, and the outer ring 3 will be noted to project at its marginal edges beyond the ends of the inner ring 2, and these marginal edges are inturned, as at 5 and 6, to provide substantially circular edge beads. These beads overlie the ends of the inner ring 2 and are of such size that the internal diameter of the outer ring across the beads is substantially equal to the internal diameter of the inner ring, the beads serving to conceal the inner ring and to protect its ends.

The body` of the boxis provided with a head 7, which lies, as will be clear in Fig. 2, against one end of the inner ring 2, being held in that position by the bead 6, which is turned over after the head has been placed in position. It will thus be seen that the lower edge bead not only serves the purpose of providing a finished edge construction for the outer ring 3 but in turnserves to lock the head of the body in position.

The second member which forms part of the box is the` cover.4 8, this cover, being formed of one or more heads' 9 and and a side wall ring 11. This side walli'ing is provided with an edge bead 12, formed by inwardly turning the edge ofthe wall upon itself. At the lower end of the ring, the wall is folded back upon itself, as indicated at 13, and this inwardly folded portion 14 is led along the inner face of the wall to a point near the other end, where the edge is turned outwardly again, as shown at 15, so as to conceal the raw edge. It willbe noted upon reference to the drawings that this infolded portion 14 is preferably held in spaced relation to the portion 11- and by producing the fold in this way the entering edge of the wall of the cover is given a degree of elasticity which makes it easier to insert the cover within the body-2 and which also insures that the cover will be firmly held in place therewithin.- The head, which may consist of one or more discs, is

Nheld in place by the side wall with its edges locked in position between the bead 12 and the folded portion .15. It will thus be seen that while the headis locked firmly in posi-v tion, the edges of the side wall on either side thereof are rounded so as to give a smooth finished appearance, thus protecting the side wall and preventing fraying or other damage thereto as the cover is placed in position.

As has been explained, it is intended in the present construction, that the cover be disposed within the side walls of the body when the box is closed. Inasmuch as in such an arrangement there will-always be wear when the cover is placed in position or removed, it is desirable that this wear be taken up by smooth rounded surfaces in so far as possible. This object has been attained by the construction just described and the bead 5, which serves as a protecting edge for the body will not only assist in centering the cover when the latter is to be placed in position but will also, by reason of its iinished surface, prevent wear. As the cover is to be placed in the position shown, it is obvious that some provision must be made for its easy removal and this is taken care of by the means of a suitable handle, formed,`if desired and as shown at 16, of'a loop of ribbon, the ends of which are inserted through an aperture in the head and anchored to the `inner face thereof.

In the box here illustrated, the head of the cover is formed of two discs designated as 9 and 10. The outer member 9 is formed of a sheet of 'material of slightly greater diameter than the internaldiameter of ring 11, consequently when the member 9 is inserted in position it will have an arched appearance. It is clear of course that the head could be made of a single member only but the construction shown adds to the at tractive appearance of the box and as has *distance from the diaphragm 20', when the cover is in position,

been explained, the appearance is a matter i); msiderable importance in boxes of thisl n In order to provide an abutment to sup-l port the cover within the bod I have here made use of anadditional tu ular member` -which is placed within the body 'and which is extended to such a height that its upper edge will serve as a support for the cover and maintain the latter in the desired position. It will be lclear that such an abutment mi ht be readily formed as a part of thebody side wall, or in various other ways, but I have foun the tubular -member easily manufacture d and, in some instances, preferable to other arrangements inasmuch as' it may readily be adapted to provide a protective cover forthe contents. 4When it is desired to use the box for the material which should be closely confined, prior to its use, as by means of a diaphragm, I form the tubular member-in accordance with the construction illustrated in Fig. 2, wherein this member consists of inner and outer rings 17 and 18. It 'will be noticed that the outer ring 18 ex tends a slight distance beyond the inner ring and this ed e is inwardly turned at 19 to .form a bea. This bead performs a dual function in that it not only protects the edge of the inner ring but in turn provides a com paratively large bearing surface for the cover. rllhis bead will preferably be of such size that inwardly it lies ush with the inner surface of the inner ring,'thus obviating the possibility that the material may be caught behind it or that ingress to .the box may be made dicult. In providing the tubular member with a diaphragm, I hirst form the outer ring with a bead, then place a sheet of light material, such asa bond paper, overthe edges of the inner ring and then cause the inner ring to be forced into position within the outer ring. As shown in Figure 2, the diaphragm designated as 20 is .held in position along its peripherale'dge by being gridpped between inner andouter rings an the upperedge ofthe inner ring further grips 'the inner edge of the-diaphragmby forcing it against 'the inner face of the bead.

`This serves-tohold the diaphragm. taut and in order to fill the box the tubular member is removed 'and inverted. Thel material is then place.d.therein and the body of the box, held inverted, is passed over the tubular member. The tube may then be, restored to the upright position whereupon the contents will be safely held in the bottom of the body.

In the use of 'the box for the distribution .of cosmetic materials, it will be seen by thev 'construction I have described, the inner head.

10, as shownin Fig. 2,'1i'es at a considerable In the compartment so formed a powder pull 21 may be'conveniently disposed and when the diaphragm is removed so as to maire available the contents,- the powder puff -will be permitted to rest upon the powder itself.

In Figure 3, there is illustrated a box con structed in accordance with the general principles above outlined, but slightlymodied for use for the distribution of merchandise which is not subject to loss, such as would ordinarily occur with pulverulent material.

In this construction it is found unnecessary `which have just described and' illustrated is well adapted to serve the various purposes uwhich have been suggested and may be easily constructed with a minimum of labor cost for decoration. have been termed, it is only necessary to paste or otherwise ax 'the vdecoratingnl-aterial to the outer surface thereof.` The box has an unusually attractive'appearance inasmuch as there are provided two finishing .beads which lie Hush with each other around the periphery of the cover, one .being formed After the side walls .the exposed edges are formadas beads, there -not only results a linished appearance 'but furthermore the box may be used indefinitely without wear-along the engaging surfaces. By using rings of suitable diameters, for the cover and the bod it is possible to give these parts smooth eads' which holdv the cover firmly in position and also insure' that the material contained in the box shall p notl be lost.

While Ihave shown one form of construction in accordance with'the broad principles of the invention set forth, it will ber understood that the constructions shown the drawings are for illustrative purposes only 'and are notto be considered in a limiting sense. Obviously, many changes lying ywithin -the scope of the invention would suggest themselves to one skilled in the art.l i

I claim.: f v Q 1. A box of thev class described-comprising, in` combination, a body and afcover, and a tubular member disposed within' said body and adapted to support 4said cover therewithin, said cover having a side wall.

.marginall bnt upon itself to-provide protective e ges and said tubular fmember having a bead formed 0n its cover-sup- "porting margin.

2. A box of the class described, comprisming in combination a body formed of an outer ring, an inner ring, and a head, the

head resting on the end of the inner ring and the head and inner ring being held in place by inturned portions of the outer ring, a cover having a maximum diameter substantially equal to the interior diameter of lthe said body and adapted to be received therein, this cover being formed of a ring posed within the body to support said cover therewithin.

4, A box of the class descrilbed, comprising in combination a body and a cover adapted to be iitted therewithin, said cover being composed of a ring and a head, one edge of said ring having an internal bead, the other end of the ring being reversely folded upon itself with the infolded portion of the ring spaced from the outer portion, said head being held between the bead and the folded edge,-and an abutment disposed within said body to support the cover therewithin.

5. A box of the class described comprising, in combination a body and a cover adapted to be iitted therewithin, and the exposed edges of the side walls of said parts being provided with beads and an abutment disposed within said body to support said cover, said abutment being so constructed and .arranged as to maintain the beads of said side walls flush with each other.

6. A cover for a box of the class described comprising a ring and a head, said ring being provided at one end with an inturned bead, and the other end of the ring being folded back upon itself to provide two walls in spaced relation, the head being supported intermediate the ends of said ring between its marginal edges.

7. A cover for a box of the class described comprising a ring and a head, said ring being formed at one end with a marginal bead, the other end being'folded back upon 'itself to provide a portion havingl two walls separated by an air space, the extreme end of the infolded ortion being turned outwardly to close thls air space, and the head being held between the beadand the outwardly folded portion.

8. A cover for a box of the class described, comprising a ring having vits marginal edges folded so as to provide a side-- ing in combination a body formed of inner and outer rings and a head, the outer ring having its edges bent to form beads overlying the edges of said inner ring, a `removable cover adapted to be fitted in one end of said body and an abutment disposed on the inner w`al1 of said body to support said cover in. relation thereto.

10. A box of the class described comprising in combination a body formed of inner and outer rings and a head, said outer ring having its edges inturned to form beads, said inner ring lying between said beads and having an internal diameter substantiall equal to that of said beads, and saidbeing held between one end of said hea inner ring and the adjacent bead, a cover adapted to be fitted into said body and an abutment in said body to support said cover in position therein.

11. A box of the class described, comprising in combination a body having its side wall formed of inner and outer rings, said outer ring having one edge inturned to form a bead concealing thevedge of said inner ring and of an internal diameter substantially equal to that of said inner ring, a removable cover having a side wall provided with a marginal bead and an abutment disposed within said body to hold said cover with itsside wall bead flush with said ring bead.

12. A box of the class described compris'- ing the combination of a body, 'a cover adapted to be fitted within the side wall of the body and comprising a ring and a head closing the ring and mounted between the ends thereof, and a separable tubular member disposed within the body against the side wall thereof and providing an abutment on which the ring of the cover may rest, the said tubular member being provided with a frangible diaphragm which closes it.

13. A -box of the class described, comprising in combination, a body formed of an inner ring, an outer ring, and a head, the head restlng on the end of the inner ring and being held in place by inturned portions of the outer ring, one of which bears against the head and the other against the remotel end of the inner ring, a cover consisting of a ring and a head closing the ring and held betweenrthe inturned ends thereof, this cover havin-g its maximum diameter substantially equal to the interior diameter of the body, and adapted to be received in the end thereof, and a tubular member disposed within the body against the side wall of the latter and resting on the head closing the body, the upper edge of this tubular member vproviding an abutment on which the cover rests:

14. A box of the class described comprising, in combination, a body composed of a head and side wall extending beyond said head, and a cover adapted to be fitted Within the body andl having an extended side .Wall lying in contact with the side wall of the body when the cover is in place therewithin, the cover side wall being formed adjacent its entering edge of folded portions held in spaced relation.

15. A box member comprising an inner ring, an outer ring telescoped thereover, a head lying across one end of the inner ring, and Within the outer ring, and beads formed on the ends of the outer ring, one of these beads serving to confine the head in position, and the other` to overlie and conceal the end of the inner ring, the internal diameter of the body across the latter bead being substantially equal to the internal diameter of the inner ring.

16. A box of the class described comprising the combination of a body, a cover adapted to be fitted within the side Wall of the body and comprising a ring lying in contact with the side Wall when the cover is in place, and a head clos; ig the ring and held within the ring between the ends thereof adjacent one of said ends, and a separable tubular abutment disposed within the body to support the cover in place therein and provided with a frangible diaphragm, the relative positions'of the diaphragm and the head of the cover when the latter is in place Within the box being such as to provide a compartment between the head and the diaphragm.

In testimony whereof I aiiix my signature.

FRANK J. DOLAN. 

